Analytical Chemist | High-Throughput QC & Instrumentation

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies seeks an Analytical Chemist to join our team, focusing on wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation. You will conduct analytical testing, develop new test methods, and interpret results to support our global color, flavor, and extract systems.

You’ll manage sample analyses with strict lead times, operate ICP, HPLC, GC/MS, and related equipment, and participate in method improvements and corrective actions while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a technical degree with a strong analytical chemistry background.
• 5 years of experience in a high throughput quality control lab.
• Strong background in analytical instrumentation including GC-MS, LC-MS and ICP.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage analysis of samples and data within lead times.
• Operate and maintain ICP, HPLC, GC/MS and other lab instrumentation per GLP/GMP.
• Evaluate new test methods and review current methods for improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate lab data and results to other departments, verbally and in writing.
• Work with interdepartmental teams and affiliate sites.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Instrument familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or technical science

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

ICP

Job description

Sensient Technologies seeks an Analytical Chemist to join our team, focusing on wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation. You will conduct analytical testing, develop new test methods, and interpret results to support our global color, flavor, and extract systems.

You’ll manage sample analyses with strict lead times, operate ICP, HPLC, GC/MS, and related equipment, and participate in method improvements and corrective actions while coordinating with cross-functional teams.